A Different Kind Of Amg

[Renn 208]

http://www.jrentech.net/benz/Eurotrip/Part4/4b/wr_IMG_0829_resize.JPG
Say hello to my little friend.

http://www.jrentech.net/benz/Eurotrip/Part4/4b/wr_IMG_0831_resize.JPG

As we've all come to expect from the Safety Car division of AMG, carbon fiber and nappa two tone abound in this purpose built car for the DTM. All with that flawless AMG fit, even the light-bar switches are made just for this car. As is typical of AMG, nothing looks like it was just slapped on.

http://www.jrentech.net/benz/Eurotrip/Part4/4b/wr_IMG_0832_resize.JPG

The highly feted Recaro Pole position seats are wrapped in AMG nappa leather. This seat redefines snug. Even without the harness, I felt like it had a serious grip on me.

http://www.jrentech.net/benz/Eurotrip/Part4/4b/wr_IMG_0835_resize.JPG

Back seats...now jes fo dekorashun

http://www.jrentech.net/benz/Eurotrip/Part4/4b/wr_IMG_0836_resize.JPG

DTM floor mats fastened securely to the floor, because when you're trying to lead a pack of angry German touring car drivers, the last thing you want is a bunch of stuff sloshing around.

http://www.jrentech.net/benz/Eurotrip/Part4/4b/wr_IMG_0848_resize.JPG

The formidable high compression version of the 5439cc hand-built AMG power plant.

http://www.jrentech.net/benz/Eurotrip/Part4/4b/wr_IMG_0957_resize.JPG

Sachs provides, and AMG tunes the dampers for the CLK55 Safety Car. But, do you see anything else of note in this picture?

http://www.jrentech.net/benz/Eurotrip/Part4/4b/wr_IMG_0847_resize.JPG

Also, given that these AMGs are worked harder than any other, special accommodations are made to keep the monster cool as it runs around the race track. Here you see the specially developed carbon fiber ducts for the purpose of cooling the rear differential. There are many such hidden tweaks on the Safety Car that almost never get seen by the public, but serve such essential needs.

Oh and this is just the backup safety car, I'll show you the real one next ;)

[HdS500]

Wow that car is amazing! I love those seats B)

[HaFaMaCa]

So nice!!!

Thanks for the pics Ren!!

[fantasmweb]

very ns pics and ty

[pokerface]

in that suspension pic...

it says "203"

[Dr. ///AMG]

Freaking beautiful! Mercedes needs to release that car to the public to really go head to head w/ the M3 CSL and even the regular M3.

[krk230]

Originally posted by pokerface@Jul 4 2004, 03:13 PM
in that suspension pic...

it says "203"
isn't the CLK based off the W203 chassis?...and I believe the 1st generation CLK was based off the W202 chassis...

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by krk230@Jul 4 2004, 07:42 PM
isn't the CLK based off the W203 chassis?...and I believe the 1st generation CLK was based off the W202 chassis...
yes sir. And the part number's not what I had in mind for that picture. There's something "seemingly curious" for this race driven car in that picture. Let's see who can pick it out first.

[krk230]

Originally posted by Renn 208@Jul 4 2004, 08:48 PM
yes sir. And the part number's not what I had in mind for that picture. There's something "seemingly curious" for this race driven car in that picture. Let's see who can pick it out first.
diffusers?

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by krk230@Jul 4 2004, 07:54 PM
diffusers?
look at pic 7

[krk230]

edit: nm...please delete

[Dan The AMG Man]

no SS brake lines?

[HaFaMaCa]

Ceramic brakes :unsure:

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by Dan The AMG Man@Jul 5 2004, 07:22 PM
no SS brake lines?
BINGO!

no SS brake lines on a car that's driven hard as its only purpose.

When I asked them about this they said that SS lines have no purpose since the regular lines are coated internally and do not expand even with increased heat. They do upgrade to 8-piston calipers, better rotors, and R-compund pads...but they leave the lines alone.

[speedybenz]

Also from Pic 7. I do not see a Sway Bar. Is it hidden from view?

Jeff

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by speedybenz@Jul 6 2004, 12:44 PM
Also from Pic 7. I do not see a Sway Bar. Is it hidden from view?

Jeff
Here's a zoomed out view:

redrum

http://www.jrentech.net/benz/Eurotrip/Part4/4b/wr_IMG_0846_resize.JPG

[MB300E87]

so... freakin'.... nice.

[Tinman]

the hotness. If that's the back-up, I'm hoping the 'real one' looks like the CLK GTR DTM I have as my background at work.

L8

[BadBenz94]

I wonder if I can give them my car and they can do cool stuff like that on my car for free since I endorse MB products? :rolleyes: :P
Chris

[Dan The AMG Man]

exhaust looks like it is non stock item.. note all the welds etc.. what do you think?

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by Dan The AMG Man@Jul 7 2004, 12:13 PM
exhaust looks like it is non stock item.. note all the welds etc.. what do you think?
it is a quad, and made by AMG for the safety car, so yes you are correct, it is not stock.

[Ozzie Bob]

:wub:

To further what Doc said, CLK55 CSL :ph34r:

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by Ozzie Bob@Jul 8 2004, 02:20 PM
:wub:

To further what Doc said, CLK55 CSL :ph34r:
:P isn't that a little redundant? :P

[EvoII_Racer]

These are incredible pictures!! :o :o

I love what MB and AMG comes up with on their safety cars!



I heard the R171 SLK55 AMG V8 and the quad exhaust sounds sick (I was at the Canadian F1 Grand Prix) :ph34r: I am sure the CLK55 AMG sounds very similar since they both have the same engine!

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by EvoII_Racer@Jul 9 2004, 03:20 PM
I heard the R171 SLK55 AMG V8 and the quad exhaust sounds sick (I was at the Canadian F1 Grand Prix) :ph34r: I am sure the CLK55 AMG sounds very similar since they both have the same engine!
Yeah, it's super raw eh? I wish I had my camera ready for the 5min countdown...there's just no way to describe its take off sound...hoo-ahh

[Brabus]

I noticed those brake lines...

Man that car is HOTTTT